HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array G2 cable configuration guide (457746-004, June 2009)
Connecting to multiple MSA2000 3.5” 12–drive enclosures
In this example, connecting an MSA2000 G2 array enclosure to three
MSA2000 3.5" 12-drive enclosures requires two (2) mini-SAS to SAS
cables and four (4) HP Ext. SAS cables.
Connecting to an MSA70
IMPORTANT:
The HP MSA70 drive enclosure requires firmware version 2.18
or later to be supported with the MSA2000 G2.
A: Connecting an MSA2000sa G2 single-controller array enclosure to
an MSA70 drive enclosure with a single I/O module requires one (1)
mini-SAS to mini-SAS cable.
A + B: Connecting an MSA2000sa G2 dual-controller array enclosure
to an MSA70 drive enclosure with dual I/O modules requires two (2)
mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables.
Connecting to multiple MSA70 drive enclosures
In this example, connecting an MSA2000sa G2 array enclosure to three
MSA70 drive enclosures requires six (6) mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables.
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